McKinney Parks Foundation

Educational Opportunity Preserving Herbs
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Learning Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn all about preserving herbs; in addition, all participants will get the chance to make cowboy butter!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity Extend your Growing Season
2025-11-01 10:30 - 11:30
Where: Sprouts Learning Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Michael Bell from Half Acre Farms and learn how to extend your growing season in addition to when and how you should utilize low tunnels!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity- Soil Health
2025-11-08 10:30 - 23:30
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Meg Neubauer from Pure Land Farms and learn all about soil health to up your garden game!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity Candied Jalapeños
2025-11-15 10:30 - 23:30
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn all about Candied Jalapeños to up your game in the garden and the kitchen!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

East McKinney Learning Garden Volunteer Opportunity
2026-03-14 08:00 - 11:00
Where: The East McKinney Learning Garden located at 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX 75069, just off of TUPPS Brewery.
When: Saturday, March 14th, 8AM-11AM
What we will be doing: We’ll be kicking off garden season this March 14th! Join us at McKinney’s largest community garden to help prepare beds for planting, cleaning the garden area, and staining new garden beds.
What to bring: We recommend bringing work gloves, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
What do I wear: Garden appropriate wear and closed-toe shoes/boots. Sunscreen is recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteers can earn service hours for their school group, troop, or club. See a member of the East McKinney Learning Garden to have your volunteer forms signed at the event.

Educational Opportunity: Sustainable Diets
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be learning: Join Karen Chambers from One Earth One Chance and learn all about sustainable diets that balance personal health with planetary wellness. Participants will learn to identify low-impact foods, reduce food waste, increase plant-based consumption, and select sustainable food to foster a food system that is equitable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity Homemade Ranch
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn how to make homemade ranch seasoning using clean and fresh garden ingredients! Get a chance to take some ranch seasoning home with you and enjoy cooking a new recipe or adding sour cream for a dip perfect for veggies.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity Green Goddess Dressing
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2025, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn how to make your own Green Goddess Dressing using fresh, clean ingredients perfect to pair with salads!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

East McKinney Learning Garden Volunteer Opportunity
2026-07-16 08:00 - 11:00
Where: The East McKinney Learning Garden located at 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX 75069, just off of TUPPS Brewery.
When: Thursday, July 16th, 8AM-11AM
What we will be doing: Join us at McKinney’s largest community garden to help prepare beds for staining, installing vegetable grids, and getting the beds ready for the next season.
What to bring: We recommend bringing work gloves, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
What do I wear: Garden appropriate wear and closed-toe shoes/boots. Sunscreen is recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteers can earn service hours for their school group, troop, or club. See a member of the East McKinney Learning Garden to have your volunteer forms signed at the event.
